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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Mother's Day and A Commitment to Wellness

This is my wonderfully crazy, giving, supportive, beautiful mother. This morning we had a great time over brunch at a little eclectic Greek restaurant called Stoney Knob. My kiddos were there as well as a very good friend and her daughter. The food was fantastic and as is usually the case when we get together, the laughter was plentiful! Here are pics of me and each of my babes.

Not the best photos, but they serve the purpose of documenting this special day! I especially love that I captured Taylor's forgotten shaving skills. His point of view, "no one at school cares what I look like so why should I". While I applaud the concept of not seeking the approval of others, I really do draw the line at being totally unkempt. lol!

The rest of the day was spent running errands, a convertible ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway with Keith and dinner with my friend, Karen. How about you guys? How was your weekend? Do anything fun? Please do tell.

On a scrappy note, I have completed 3 additional layouts...almost. *sigh* I wanted so desperately to participate in three on-line challenges. I worked hard Friday night on each of them but I just ran out of time. Although I didn't meet the challenge deadlines, I still plan to finish the layouts this week. The good news is I sacrificed scrapping time to be with my children. They were home Friday night and given the choice of scrapping memories or making memories...well, I think you all know how that one turns out.

Before I sign off, I want to share a 30-day wellness challenge I'm taking. I need to post it here as a way of being accountable. For all my groaning and moaning over the weight I've gained, I've decided to spend 30 days working to make a better me. Partly for the weight loss, but mostly for the improved health. I want to document my journey over the next 30 days and see where it goes. I'll begin later in the week with a post about what I hope to accomplish and how I plan to get there. I'll be relying on all of you for encouragement and an occasional kick in the pants...I'm sure I'm gonna need it!

I must go to bed now...my pillow is lonely! Hope your Monday is GoodDay! Night-night!

Happy (belated) Mother's Day Lisa!!! You have a wonderful family!I'm curious to see how you'll do in the Welness challenge, I can hardly wait to hear your stories LOL, I'm laughing in anticipation LOL (which of course doesn't mean I don't have faith in you, you can do it - even if I can't)xxx Peggy

Looks like such a wonderful day! Wow, you certainly look like your Mum! She's beautiful! And your children! Good for you on getting some scrapping done! I did too, and it felt great! Hope you had a great day yesterday!Jen

Oh Lisa.....what a beautiful family!!!!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful day....I was thinking of you!!!! Ok, how about counting me in on this 30 day program. I need to improve the health and take off a few unwanted pounds too, especially since I have been taking the prednisone, man I am one chubby chickie!!!! Love ya!

You know I just couldn't resist doing that dummy post!! Thanks for your visits to my blog, i always hope that people get something out of it....though lately i haven't had much time to do much blogging!! Hope your mummys day was grand, I can see that you got spoilt!! :)Love Kathiexoxo

Those are wonderful photos and the thing that makes them the most special is the wonderful love just glowing from them and those awesome smiles. I think you wellness plan is awesome and who wouldn't want to do everything possible to have as much time possible to spend with such a great family.

Hey Lisa! Great pictures. I totally started today on some goodness for myself as well. I support you. I'm not actually doing weight watchers...but I have the points calculator and I'm going to count calories and start going to the gym regularly again. I'd love to trade tips and recipes if you're up for it.

And for a special occasion:http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,166,130176-251195,00.html

Beautiful photos! I got NO photos from Mother's Day :( So sad for me, but oh well...unless I set up the tripod it's impossible for me to get pics w/out begging and pleading. It's an ongoing thing at my house. lol.

Beautiful family Lisa! So glad you had a great day, and chose to make more memories rather than scrap the ones you already had!! I can't wait to see your layouts, and I am there to help support you in your 30 day challenge, I too need a good swift kick in the butt to become a better healthier me!! Oh the journey begins.. ;-)

man on man. the genes in that family are goooo-ooood! cheers to the wellness, once the blisters are done on my feet i will join you. can't wait to see the layouts and you have me hungry for some grape leaves now. oh and yes, the girls love the stubble look ;)

Happy Mother's Day. What beautiful pictures of you and your mom and kids. Look at those arms...I wish I had arms like yours! Def making memories then scrapping them is always better! You can scrap these memories in the future! My fiance and I went for a visit to his mother's house and she gave me a pearl necklace she had and I told her I would wear it with my wedding dress! How blessed am I to have a wonderful Mother-in-law to be! Im going to the dress shop tomorrow with my mom to show her the dress and give her a mothers day gift. She was working all weekend. But i did call her! And my soon to be step daughters made me stepmom cards!!! :) I need to get my butt back into shape too...too much chinese food and ice cream this weekend! Good luck and I cant wait to hear and go through your 30 day journey with you.

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